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Basic editing
When recording on this VCR
Before you start editing
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video
channel.
• Press INPUT SELECT to display the
connected line in the display window.
• Press REC SPEED to select the tape
speed.
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Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other
(playback) VCR. Search for the point to start playback and set it to
playback pause.
2
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into this (recording) VCR.
Search for the point to start recording and press X PAUSE to set it to
playback pause.
3
Press z REC on this VCR to set it to recording pause.
4
To start editing, press the X PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same
time.
To stop editing
Press the x STOP buttons on both VCRs.
Tip
• To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press X PAUSE on this VCR when an
unwanted scene begins. When it ends, press X PAUSE again to resume recording.
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Symptom
The picture has no sound.
The sound from a tape
recorded with the VCR is not
in stereo or the STEREO
indicator in the display
window is flashing.
No TV programme appears on
the TV screen.
TV reception is poor.
The recorded picture has no
colour or unusual colour.
The tape starts playing as
soon as it is inserted.
The tape is ejected when you
press z REC.
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Nothing happens when you
press z REC.
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Remedy
¥ The tape is defective.
¥ If you made A/V connections, check the audio cable
connection.
¥ If you made connections using the aerial cable only,
make sure the TV system is set correctly for your
area.
¥ Adjust the tracking.
¥ The video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads
using a Sony video head cleaning cassette as
explained above.
¥ Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you
are using a monitor, set it to video input.
¥ Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR.
Reset the RF channel output of your VCR (see page
17).
¥ Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT
button. Select a programme position when recording
TV programmes; select a line input when recording
from other equipment.
¥ Make sure the aerial cable is connected securely.
¥ Adjust the TV aerial.
¥ Make sure the TV system is correctly set for your TV.
¥ Make sure TV SYSTEM (B/G, D/K or I) in the
INSTALLATION menu is set to the same system in
your local area.
¥ Set COLOUR SYSTEM in the USER SET menu
according to your local colour system.
¥ The safety tab has been removed. To record on this
tape, cover the tab hole (see page 34).
¥ The safety tab has been removed. To record on this
tape, cover the tab hole (see page 34).
¥ Make sure the tape is not at its end.
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If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest
Sony service facility.
Symptom
The ?/1 ON/STANDBY
switch does not function.
The power is turned on but the
VCR does not operate.
The VCR is plugged in but the
display window remains dark.
The clock has stopped and
— —:— — appears in the
display window.
The playback picture does not
appear on the TV screen.
The picture is not clear.
The picture has no colour.
The picture rolls vertically
during picture search.
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Symptom
The timer does not operate.
A tape cannot be inserted.
The remote commander does
not function.
The selected input line
connector number does not
appear in the display window.
The tracking meter does not
appear on the TV screen.
The display window becomes
dim.
The VCR needs to be cleaned.
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Remedy
¥ Connect the mains lead to the mains securely.
¥ Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn the power
off, unplug the mains lead and leave the VCR to dry
for over three hours.
¥ Set POWER SAVE in the USER SET menu to OFF
(see page 55).
¥ The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the
mains. Reset the clock (and timer).
¥ Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you
are using a monitor, set it to video input.
¥ If you made connections using the aerial cable only,
make sure the RF channel number is set correctly for
your area.
¥ Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR.
Reset the RF channel output of your VCR (see page
17).
¥ Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/— buttons
on the VCR.
¥ The video heads are dirty (see the last page of
Troubleshooting). Clean the video heads using a
Sony video head cleaning cassette. If a Sony cleaning
cassette is not available in your area, have the heads
cleaned at your nearest Sony service facility (a
standard service charge will be required). Do not use
a commercially available liquid type cleaning cassette
other than Sony s, as it may damage the video heads.
¥ The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult
your local Sony service facility for more information.
¥ The COLOUR SYSTEM option in the USER SET
menu is set to the wrong position. Set the option to
conform to the system that the tape was recorded in.
¥ Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.
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Remedy
¥ Check that the clock is set.
¥ Make sure a tape has been inserted.
¥ Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
¥ Make sure the tape is not at its end.
¥ Make sure a programme has been set for timer
recording.
¥ Make sure your timer settings are past the current
time.
¥ The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the
mains. Reset the clock and timer.
¥ Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead.
¥ Check that a tape is not already in the tape
compartment.
¥ Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at
the remote sensor on the VCR.
¥ Replace all the batteries in the remote commander
with new ones if they are weak.
¥ Make sure the ¥TV/VIDEO remote control switch is
set correctly.
¥ Press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line.
¥ The recording condition of the tape is very poor and
tracking cannot be adjusted.
¥ The display window automatically becomes dim
when the VCR is in standby mode.
¥ Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft
cloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent,
such as alcohol or benzine.
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